When a foodie mentions in passing that they are looking for really good biscotti, how can I not leap to the stove and bake some for a Christmas gift?
I nibbled one of the end bits as cook’s treat; it was very brittle (as it should be, it is designed to be dipped in coffee), the nuts chewy and the chocolatey hits dark and tasty. But the big surprise was the star anise, peppering the tongue with a spiced aroma that was perfectly Christmassy.